Today, I’m really happy to bring you a guest post from a fellow chronic illness blogger, Suzan Jackson. Suzan explains how she coped with life after developing ME/CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). Her life changed dramatically and this post explains her journey. She has also written a book entitled Finding a…
Category: Emotional & Mental Health
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How to Practise Mindfulness in Everyday Life
Mindfulness is something that is often mentioned by doctors and therapists. If you visit a pain clinic, they might suggest that you should practise mindfulness. Even the NICE guidelines on treating chronic pain suggest practising mindfulness rather than using pain medication. So is mindfulness a cure for chronic pain? No,…
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It’s Important to Discuss Pain and Emotional & Mental Health
Chronic pain doesn’t just have a physical impact on people’s lives – it can also have a huge impact on mental and emotional health and it is important that we talk about it. People often try to hide how they’re feeling. They sometimes can hide it so well that, on…
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Pain Steals Energy – Tips to Help People Cope
Everyone needs energy but have you noticed that living with chronic pain normally means you don’t have a lot to spare? That’s because chronic pain steals energy. Small things might tire you out. Things that other people take for granted like showering or making a simple meal can use up…
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“You Don’t Look Sick” – Why People Hate Those Words
Chronic pain and many chronic health conditions are often invisible. People may look well, but they could be feeling awful or experiencing intense pain. When they hear the words “You don’t look sick,” it can be upsetting, especially when the phrase is used in a derogatory or judgmental way. Of…
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4 Important Life Lessons From My Art Teacher
A few weeks ago, I mentioned that I used to attend an art class. That class helped me at a time when I desperately needed it. As well as learning to paint, I also learned four important life lessons from the art teacher. Life Lessons From My Art Teacher I’ve…
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Master Your Chronic Pain – Helpful Book for People in Pain
A few weeks ago, a book publisher contacted me to ask if I would be interested in writing a book review on my blog. The title of the book piqued my interest straight away, so I agreed. The book, “Master Your Chronic Pain”, by Dr Nicola Sherlock, sounded like it…
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Can You Wind Down and Relax When You’re in Pain?
“You need to wind down and relax.” Has anyone ever said that to you? It sounds simple, doesn’t it? But in reality, it’s not as easy as it sounds, especially if you live with pain or a chronic illness. However, sometimes it is exactly what we need to do. Your…
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Being Positive When You Have Chronic Pain Is Not Easy
I’m normally a fairly positive person but being this way when you have to live with chronic pain is definitely not easy. Positivity doesn’t always come naturally but I try to look for the light shining in the darkest of places. Sometimes I find it…but sometimes I don’t. Being Positive…
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How to Pace Yourself To Keep Pain Under Better Control
Simple everyday tasks are often difficult when you live with chronic pain and enjoying life might seem impossible. However, if you can pace yourself, the impossible might become possible. Your pain might stay under better control and allow you to do more. Pacing Yourself Won’t Cure Pain But it Can…